DNS Zones and Records Quiz

5 questions • Pass: 70% • +25 pts

Quiz covering Configure DNS

DNS Zones and Records Quiz

5 questions | Pass: 70% | Earn 25 points

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  1. 1

    Which type of DNS record is used to map a hostname to an IPv4 address?

  2. 2

    You need to create a record that points 'mail.example.com' to the same IP address as 'example.com' without duplicating the IP address entry. Which record type is most appropriate?

  3. 3

    What is the primary purpose of an SOA (Start of Authority) record in a DNS zone file?

  4. 4

    Which record type is used to verify domain ownership and prevent email spoofing by listing authorized IP addresses for sending mail?

  5. 5

    When configuring a conditional forwarder in Windows DNS, what happens if the server cannot resolve a query for the specified namespace?